Why you can live in Hiroshima but not in Chernobyl

The video compares the atomic disasters of Hiroshima and Chernobyl, focusing on the differences in nuclear fission processes. It explains how atomic bombs and reactors operate, highlighting the mechanisms and materials involved. The video also discusses the spread of radioactive fallout and the impact of waste products, emphasizing why Chernobyl's disaster was more severe in terms of radiation.

What is the primary difference in the aftermath of the atomic disasters in Hiroshima and Chernobyl?

• The amount of radiation released

• The type of nuclear process used

• The geographical location

• The political climate at the time

How does a chain reaction in an atomic bomb release energy?

• By absorbing neutrons

• By splitting nuclei and releasing neutrons

• By combining hydrogen atoms

• By cooling down the reactor

What is the main goal of a nuclear reactor compared to an atomic bomb?

• To explode and release energy quickly

• To maintain stable and constant power

• To enrich uranium further

• To produce as much waste as possible

Why was the radioactive spread from the Hiroshima bomb less concentrated than Chernobyl?

• The bomb was detonated above the city

• The bomb used less uranium

• The bomb was smaller in size

• The bomb was less powerful

What makes the waste products from nuclear fission particularly dangerous?

• Their large volume

• Their radioactivity

• Their high temperature

• Their chemical reactivity

Which fissionable daughter products are considered the most harmful in terms of radioactivity?

• Cesium and iodine

• Carbon and nitrogen

• Hydrogen and helium

• Uranium and plutonium

Why was the Chernobyl disaster more severe than Hiroshima in terms of radiation?

• Chernobyl was closer to populated areas

• Chernobyl left more radioactive materials in the area

• Chernobyl had a larger explosion

• Chernobyl used more enriched uranium